Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brandbergensis
ID:
68867

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 119: 365 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068196

Common Names

  • Brandberg Othonna
  • Othonna brandbergensis
  • Brandberg

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Description

Othonna brandbergensis (also called Brandberg Othonna, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Namibia and is found in dry, sandy soils. It has narrow leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Othonna brandbergensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a food source for livestock and is known to have medicinal properties that can be used to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Othonna brandbergensis is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Othonna brandbergensis is a perennial succulent that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings or by division of the plant. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not always successful.

Where to Find Othonna brandbergensis

Othonna brandbergensis is found in the Namib Desert of Namibia.

Othonna brandbergensis FAQ

What type of plant is Othonna brandbergensis?

Othonna brandbergensis is a succulent plant.

Where is Othonna brandbergensis native to?

Othonna brandbergensis is native to Namibia and South Africa.

What type of soil does Othonna brandbergensis prefer?

Othonna brandbergensis prefers sandy, well-draining soil.

Species in the Othonna genus

Othonna intermedia, Othonna furcata, Othonna purpurascens, Othonna ovalifolia, Othonna pachypoda, Othonna hallii, Othonna perfoliata, Othonna abrotanifolia, Othonna othonnites, Othonna burttii, Othonna parviflora, Othonna retrorsa, Othonna pavelkae, Othonna leptodactyla, Othonna cremnophila, Othonna filicaulis, Othonna natalensis, Othonna chromochaeta, Othonna eriocarpa, Othonna quinqueradiata, Othonna pavonia, Othonna cakilefolia, Othonna incisa, Othonna osteospermoides, Othonna quinquedentata, Othonna lasiocarpa, Othonna euphorbioides, Othonna lingua, Othonna bulbosa, Othonna trinervia, Othonna digitata, Othonna herrei, Othonna gypsicola, Othonna graveolens, Othonna wrinkleana, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna triplinervia, Othonna lobata, Othonna zeyheri, Othonna cyclophylla, Othonna humilis, Othonna primulina, Othonna ciliata, Othonna oleracea, Othonna spinescens, Othonna dentata, Othonna viminea, Othonna brandbergensis, Othonna retrofracta, Othonna petiolaris,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-25052: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.